As fans eagerly wait for Shrek 5 to hit theaters, Eddie Murphy has confirmed that a Donkey spin-off movie is also in the pipeline. The renowned actor and comedian revealed in a recent interview that he will begin work on a Donkey-centered project later this year,

Eddie Murphy is sharing an update on the new Shrek movie as well as giving details about a Donkey spinoff in the works. While promoting his new film, The Pickup, Murphy mentioned that he is still doing voiceover work for Shrek 5,

Murphy says a film based around the fan-favorite character and his donkey family will begin recording dialogue in September, though DreamWorks hasn't confirmed the project.